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ROBERT  GORDON  SPROUL,  PRESIDENT 
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MR.ANDMRS.MILTON  S.RAY 
CECILY,  VIRGINIAANDROSALYN  RAY 

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University  of  California  •  Berkeley 


OUR  BOYS  IN  THE  PHILIPPINES 


A   PICTORIAL  HISTORY  OF  THE  WAR  AND 

GENERAL  VIEWS  OF  THE   PHILIPPINES 

THE    NATIVES,   INDUSTRIES,   HABITS,   ETC. 


PHOTOGRAPHED  AND 
COMPILED   BY 


P.  FREMONT  ROCKETT 

OFFICIAL   PHOTOGRAPHER   OF  THE   TWENTIETH    KANSAS    REGIMENT 
UNITED   STATES   VOLUNTEERS 


PUBLISHED  BY 

P.   FREMONT   ROCKETT 

1490  MARKET  STREET,  SAN    FRANCISCO,  CALIFORNIA 
1899 


FROM   COPYRIGHTED 
PHOTOGRAPHS   BY   P.    FREMONT   ROCKETT 


COPYRIGHT.    iSgt),    BY   P.    FREMONT   ROCKETT 
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INTRODUCTORY 


HE  United  States  having  acquired  the  Philippine  Islands,  of  which  so  little  was  known  until 
Dewey's  victory,  and  of  which  so  much  has  been  written  since  that  is  unreliable,  induces 
one  to  turn  to  the  pictorial  side  in  seeking  information,  thereby  correcting  many  untruths. 
Represented  in  this  production,  to  more  fully  familiarize  you  with  the  conditions 
that  existed  when  our  troops  first  landed,  are  views  showing  the  topography  of  the  country, 
the  native  Tagalo,  their  homes,  business  pursuits  and  conditions  in  general,  while  the 
remainder  of  the  illustrations  portray  the  title,  ••  Our  Boys  in  the  Philippines,"  from  the  time  of  landing  from 
the  transports;  through  stages  of  peace;  at  the  outbreak  and  into  battle,  where  they  forced  their  way  through 
swamps  in  mud  to  the  knees;  charged  across  rice  fields  to  trenches,  from  which  the  insurgents  were  pouring  a 
deadly  fire,  but  never  faltering;  all  of  these  scenes  and  many  more  are  pictured. 

Many  cases  of  heroism  on  the  part  of  officers  and  men  alike  were  recorded,  but  to  us  the  one  who  has 
been  struck  down  and  severely  wounded  by  an  insurgent  bullet  and  who  bears  up  bravely  under  the  pain  to 
continue  on  the  firing  line  with  his  comrades,  against  their  wishes,  deserves  the  most  credit. 

Successful  in  every  sense  has  been  the  work  of  the  soldier,  and  in  their  behalf  this  work  is  published  so 
that  those  who  stayed  at  home  may  get  an  idea  of  the  hardships  encountered  in  such  a  hot  and  trying  climate, 
under  unfavorable  conditions,  where  sickness  raged  and  was  as  deadly  as  insurgent  bullets. 


In  placing  such  a  varied  collection  of  views  before  the  public  one  must  realize  the  difficulty  of  the 
undertaking  by  running  many  risks  when  constantly  on  the  advance  line  and  exposed  to  the  enemy's  fire. 
To  be  wounded,  captured  by  the  insurgents,  lost  in  the  jungles  while  tramping  from  one  line  to  the  other,  and 
short  of  rations  are  but  a  few  of  the  many  experiences.  Therefore  it  is  earnestly  hoped  that  after  perusing 
the  following  pages  you  will  be  more  enlightened  as  to  the  Philippine  Islands,  its  people,  and  the  War. 

P.    FREMONT    ROCKETT. 


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Admiral   George   Dowey  — The  above  Illustration  from  photograph'  taken  just  before  his  departure  from  Manila  Is  considered  by  him  to  be  one  of  the  best 
ever  made.    Though  grayer  than  formerly  he  certainly  shows  little  signs  of  ailing. 


Raising  Admiral's  Flag,  U.S.S.  *' Olympia  *' — The  rank  of  Admiral,  for  the  third  time  in  the  history  of  the  navy,  was  conferred  on  George  Dewey  in  Manila 
Bay,  March  4,  1899.  Surrounded  by  the  wrecks  of  the  once  proud  ships  of  Spain,  it  was  a  fitting;  place  for  such  an  event,  and  as  the  guns  roared  the  salute 
one  could  imagine  himself  again  at  the  famous  "  Battle  of  Manila  Bay." 


Corregldor  Battery  —  From  these  guns  Dewey  received 'his  first  fire  on  the  morning  of  May  i.  i&)8.  on  his  way  to  destroy  the  Spanish  fleet.  The  night  was 
dark:  the  "Olympia"  and  "Baltimore"  had  passed  when  flames  issued  from  the  smokestack  of  the  "Boston."  which  warned  the  Spanish  who  opened  tire 
only  to  be  silenced  by  the  "  Boston's"  guns.  After  sinking  the  fleet  a  return  w»s  made  and  this  battery  destroyed. 


California  Regiment  Embarking  for  Negros  —  Our  view  shows  the  Pasig  river  with  its  queer-looking  craft  in  the  foreground,  called  cascoes,  while  further 
up  on  either  side  are  the  smaller  steamers  that  ply  between  Oriental  ports.  This  river  is  only  of  moderate  depth  but  constantly  choked  with  small  craft, 
while  the  larger  ones  discharge  and  load  on  the  bay. 


Headquarters,  Manila  —  Before  American  rule  In  the  Philippines  these  quarters  were  occupied  by  trie  Captain-General,  among  them  being  (•enerals 
Blanco  and  Weyler.  The  apartments  are  finished  in  the  finest  of  carved  mahogany,  costly  draperies  and  bric-a-brac.  Connected  there  is  a  fine  librar>'.  To 
the  left  of  the  picture  are  the  barracks  occupied  by  the  California  regiment.  Fronting  this  are  the  famous  Botanical  Gardens,  somewhat  destroyed  by  the 
Spaniards  at  the  taking  of  Manila,  but  now  nearly  restored. 


I— Nebraska  Barracks,  occupied  later  by  First  Battalion  Kansas. 


2  — Fourth  Cavalry  advancing  to  Laguna  de  Bay. 


4  — Plaza  at  Cavite. 


3  — Disembarking  from  transport 


5  —  Bull  team. 


I  —  Native  fishermen. 
4  —  Market  scene. 


3  — Native  street  in  the  interior. 


2  -  Manila  from  the  Walled  City. 

S  — Street  vender. 


I — Raising  flag  over  first  American  school  at  Malate  plaza  by  California  regiment. 

2  — On  the  Luneta.  showing  Walled  City. 
3 — Battalion  of  Twentieth  Kansas  at  drill  in  the  former  Spanish  barracks.        4— Chaplain  McKinnon  of  First  California's  and  group  of  school-teachers  and  children. 


San  Juan  Bridge  —  From  this  bridge  the  first  shot  from  the  American  side  was  fired  by  Private  Grayson.  of  the  Nebraska  regiment,  In  return  to  a  volley  from 
the  Insurgent  outpost  on  the  bridge  to  the  left,  which  set  the  ball  rolling  on  the  night  of  February  4,  1899. 


I  —  Headquarters  General  Overshine's  brigade,  south  line,  monitor  "Monadnock"  in  distance.  2  —  Kansas  regiment  on  advance  to  Bigaa,  Polo  burning  in  the 
distance.  3  —  Unexplored  ten-Inch  shell  after  penetrating  a  six-foot  trench  and  killing  three  of  the  enemy.  4— B  igadier  General  Otis'  staff  resting. 
5 — Camped  for  the  night. 


1 — Destroyed  blockhouse.  No.  i,  north  of  Manila  which  commanded  the  railroad. 
4  —  Taking  it  easy  during  a  lull. 


2  —  In  the  jungles. 
3  — Waiting  for  the  word  to  advance. 


In  the  Trenches  —  During  the  inactivity  when  long  stops  were  made,  a  place  was  chosen  which  afforded  the  most  shade.    When  nature  did  not  provide  enough, 
that  which  was  lacking  was  constructed  from  bamboo  and  banana  leaves  to  ward  off  the  dangerous  tropical  sun. 


I  — Aitillery  advancing  on  Malolos 
2  —  Utah  and  Sixth  Artillery  at  La  Loma 


4  —  Artillery  crossing  Rio  Grande. 
3  — Sixth  Artillery  on  California  line  firing  on  Guadaloupe. 


JWajor-General   Otis   and   Staff  in    Dining   Room   at   the    Palace  — To 

General  Hughes,  Lieutenant  Sanders  and  Lieutenant  SlayJen. 


the  left,   Adjutant-General    Barry,  "Captain  C.  H.  Murry,  General   E.  S.  Otis, 


I—  Midnight  photograph.  Burning  of  the  native  district  in  Manila  called  Tondo.  2  —  From  housetops  and  windows  native  sympathizers  menaced  our  boys  as 
they  passed  to  the  lines.  The  view  shows  fortified  roof  used  for  the  purpose  with  Insurgent  hats  filled  with  ammunition.  3  — Ruins  of  the  old  market. 
4  — Filipino  fire  department  at  burning  of  Manila.  5  — Minnesota  and  Twenty-third  Infantry  guarding  burned  district.  8  — Ruins  along  the  canal. 


Firing  in  Streets  o¥  Manila  —  The  military  authorities  were  constantly  on  the  lookout  for  an  uprising,  but  not  until  February  i?th  was  there  serious  trouble. 
Insurgents  set  fire  to  a  large  portion  of  Manila  and  firing  became  general  from  housetops  and  in  the  streets.  To  protect  themselves  our  boys  made  hasty 
breastworks  in  the  principal  thoroughfares  and  during  the  night  one  hundred  and  twelve  of  the  enemy  were  killed. 


I  — Fourteenth  Infantry  in  a  jungle  trench  at  the  battle  of   Paranaque.      2  — Fifty-first   lowas  at  Pasay.      3  — Camp  Santa  Mesa,  the  home  ol   the  FirM  Nebraska 
boys  and  where  the  fighting  started  on  February  4th.     4  —  The  Pasig  river,  showing  old  fort  to  the  right.     0—  South  Dakota  trencher. 


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Burning  of  Aguinaldo'g   Palace,  Malolos —  On   the   morning  of   March    jist  the   provincial  capltol  was   taken,  the  insurgents  retreating,  leaving  only  men 
enough  to  protect  the  rear  and  to  burn  as  the  American  line  advanced.     General  Funston  and  Company  E.  Kansas,  were  the  first  to  enter  the  city. 


Philippine  insurgents  are  mostly  the  Tagalo  race  inhabiting  northern    Luzon.      Until   the  outbreak  on   February  4,  1899,  the  rank  and  file  were  well  uniformed,  but 
since  have  worn  anything  they  could  get.      Their  loss  in  dead  and  wounded  is  frightful. 


1  —  Filipino  officers.     2  and  3  —  Insurgent  outposts.     4  —  Guard  on  road  to  prevent  Americans  from  leaving  the  city.     5  —  Aguinaldo  and  his  army  at  Malolos 
0 —  The  insurgents  in  their  trenches.      7— -Spanish  soldiers  in  the  Filipino  army  firing  on  the  Kansas  troops  from  Malabon. 


Advancing  from  La  Loma  —  Kansas,  Third  Artillery  and  Montanas  advanced  on  March  25th  to  Tuliahan  river  across  an  open  field  with  the  insurgent  trenches 
at  the  other  side  concealed  by  bamboo.  These  were  well  made  but  taken  with  little  loss,  though  dead  insurgents  lay  in  all  directions.  Another  view  shows 
the  dead  across  the  Tuliahan  river. 


Laylnft   Low  — The  reserve  forces  were  constantly  looking  (or  a  chance  to  flank  Ihe  enemy,  and  at  this  moment   Brigadier-General   H.  G.  Otis,  who  is  watching 
the  advancing  line,  is  planning  a  move  for  these  men. 


In    Mud   and  Water  —  Advancing  through   mud   to  the  knees  and  water  to  the  waist,  seeking  protection   from   behind  a   rice  dyke  and  compelled  ;lo  stay  and 
sleep,  drenched  to  the  skin,  in  a  hole  like  this  brings  on  fevers  and  a  hundred  ills  more  deadly  than  the  fire  of  the  enemy. 


I— The  battlefield  over  which  the  Washington.  Idaho  and  California  troops  advanced.     2  — In  front  of  the  Kansas  line  near  Caloocan.     3  — "Father  and  son." 
4  — The  trenches  after  CJeneral  Funston  and  the  Kansas  troops  crossed  the  Rio  Grande.     5  — Killed  by  an  explosive  shell  from  the  battery. 


Major-General  McArthur,  commanding  the  north  line,  and  Brigadier-General  Otis  are  the  two  central  figures;  on  the  left  end  the  hero  of  the  Philippine  campaign, 
Brigadier-General  Funston;  Major  Mallory,  Major  Strong  and  Lieutenant  Whitworth  of  General  McArthur's  staff;  Lieutenant-Colonel  Little  and  officers  of 
the  First  Battalion  Twentieth  Kansas  in  the  background. 


I  — Utah  and   Sixth  Artillery  shelling  Caloocan.      2  —  Rapid  fire  guns  at  depository. 
Otis  and  Major  Grant,  of  Utah  Artillery,  receiving  Information. 


3  — Utah  Battery  under  fire  at  Blockhouse  No.  a.      4—  .Brigadier-General 


Caloocan  Church  —  Caloocan,  six  miles  north  of  Manila,  bombarded  by  guns  of  the  "Charleston"  and  "Monadnock"  and  leveled  to  the  ground  by  fire,  was  a 
sorry  sight  as  the  Twentieth  Kansas  regiment  advanced.  The  insurgent  dead  lay  in  great  numbers  for  it  was  here  that  the  Kansans  won  their  first  great  vic- 
tory. What  was  a  prosperous  town  was  in  3  few  moments  wiped  out  of  existence.  Tlje  churcl)  was  afterwards  used  as  headquarters. 


1 — General   Me  Arthur's   headquarters,  San   Miguel.      2  —  Filipinos  obtaining   identification  certificates  at   Kansas   headquarters       3— Interior  ot  army   barracks. 
4  —  The  oldest  church  in  the  Islands  and  first  headquarters  of  Aguinaldo,  Cavite.      3  —  South  Dakota  headquarters. 


I  —  The  skirmish  line  advancing  under  the  enemy's  fire. 


2 — The  reserve  advancing  from  La  Loma. 


I  — Artillery  passing  firing  line  near  Malotos.      2  — Skirmish  line  on  the  "double  quick  "     The  pole  to  the  right  is  one  of  the  range  finders  which  were  too  yards 
apart  and  the  insurgents  knew  our  exact  distance. 


1  — Second  Reserve  Hospital,  Malate.      2  — Red  Cross  and   Hospital   Corps   in  field,  showing  method  of  carrying;  the  wounded.     3  and  4— Returning-  with  the 
dead  and  wounded.     5  —  Ambulance  returning  to  Manila  with  wounded. 


I  -Vaccination  upon  arrival  at  Manila.     2  -Red  Cross  elvlnK  aid  to  wounded.      Shortly  after  this  pi 
aid  whose  portrait  is  shown,  was  killed  while  attending  another.     3  —  Sad,  but  to  be  expected. 


ture  was  taken  Paul  Clon-peru.  the  Califo 


I  —  Corregidor  Island,  showing  hospital  for  convalescents  and  camp  of  Companies  A  and  B,  Tenth  Pennsylvanias.     2— Native  town.     3  — South  side  of  Corre- 
gidor and  Caballa  Island,  where  Dewey  entered  Manila  Bay. 


-The  "Baltimore"  shortly  alter  the  fight.     2  —  The   gun   and   gunners  on  the  "Baltimore"  that  tired   the  shot  which  sunk  the  flagship  "  Rt-ina  Christina 
3  —  Admiral    Dewey's    flagship.   "  Olympfa."      4 — The  "Oregon"   as    she    dropped  anchor  in   Manila   harbor  after  her   famous  trip  amund  the  Horn, 
5  — U.  S.  S.  "  Monadnock  "  and  "Charleston."     6  —  I'.  S.  S  "Monterey.'     7  — Fleet  In  the  harbor. 


I  — Spanish  flagship,  "  Reina  Christina."     2—  "Castilla"  in  foreground-    "  Isla  de  Luzon"  (raised);  the  furthermost,  "  Don  Juan  de  Austria."     3  — Fort  at  Cavite 
and  "Don  Antonio  de  Ulloa."     4  — "Isla  de  Cuba."     5  — "El  Cano  "  and  "Velasco."     6  — Cavite  arsenal  and  sunken  Spanish  gunboat. 


Company  Fire  — From  the  bluff  overlooking  Pasig  the  Second   Oregons  poured  a  deadly  fire  Into  the  Insurgent  trenches,  white  their  comrades  advanced  along 
the  river  front  on  the  east,  thus  drawing  the  fire  away  from  the  advancing  line. 


Fording  Rivers  — Numerous  rivers  and  swamps  were  encountered,  but  that  did  not  stop  the  advance,  it  simply  delayed,     The  men  waded  across  and  have*  gone 
without  food  for  many  hours,  their  rations  being  water-soaked. 


Taking  of  Paslft—  In  the  distance  to  the  left  the  city  Is  seen,  and  In  (rant  the  puffs  of  smoke  from  the  insurgents  rifles,  while  half  way  down  the  open  field 
the  American  line  is  returning  the  fire,  being  reenforced  by  others  who  are  hurrying  from  the  boat  on  the  other  side  of  the  river.  In  the  foreground  are 
the  reserve  troops  who  have  been  protecting  the  advance. 


1  —  California  and  Idaho  troops  in  churchyard  at  San  Pedro  Macati,  2  —  Burning  of  Native  Huts.  3  —  The  insurgents  fired  the  towns  as  they  retreated  to  pre- 
vent our  advance.  4  —  General  Wheaton  and  the  Oregonians  crossing  the  Pasig  on  advance  to  the  lake.  \5 — Burning  of  Pasig,  Hawthorne  Battery 
and  gunboat  in  foreground. 


I  — Paco  church  where  the  Washington*.  First  California  anJ  Sixth  Artillery  gained  a  victory.  2  —  Church  used  as  li.ispii.il  hy  Kansas  and  Montana  reijiments 
near  Caloocan.  3 — Ruins  of  Cathedral  at  San  Fernando.  Headquarters  of  Aguinaldo  were  established  here  after  leaving  Malolos.  4  —  Soldiers  enter- 
ing Pasig  church  after  capture. 


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1— Native  town  abandoned  at  advance  of  American  troops.     2— Patreros  or  "  Ducktown  "  where  many  a  charge  was  made  by  our  boys  and  the  enemy  completely 
routed.     3  — The  Bund,  Manila,  showing  method  used  for  carrying  goods.      Bales  of  hemp  at  the  right. 


Kansas  University  Students— It  has  been  said  that  the  Kansas  regiment  contains  more  college  men  than  any  other  in  the  Philippines,  numbering  among 
officers  and  men  nearly  two  hundred.  Prominent  In  this  group  are  officers  who  have  distinguished  themselves;  at  the  center.  Brigadier-General  Funston : 
to  the  right.  Colonel  Metcalf,  Captain  Clark,  Captain  W.  J.  Watson.  Lieutenant  Simpson :  to  the  left,  Lieutenant-Colonel  Little.  Captain  Buchann.  Captain 
Glascow.  Lieutenants  Hardy  and  Fry. 


I— General  Funston,  Colonel  Metcalf  and  Captain  Buchann  at  dinner.     2  —  Lined  up  for  mess.     3  and  4  — Cook  shacks  in  the  field.     5— Everybody  his  own  cook. 


-These  trenches  were  occupied  by  the  Kansas  and  Montana  troops  and  were  very  close  to  those  of  the  enemy.  The  insurgents  took  note  of  this  fact  and 
placed  sharpshooters  to  pick  our  men  who  had  become  careless  by  the  long  wait.  Seven  were  killed  and  many  wounded,  being  more  than  In  the  actual 
engagements  previous.  2  —  Battlefield  of  the  Third  Artillery  and  Pennsylvania  regiments  at  U  Loma  church.  White  objects  in  the  foreground  are  graves 
of  Filipino  dead. 


lefield  from  La  Loma  church  to  Caloocan,  showing  Pennsylvania,  Third  Artillery,  Montana  and  Kansas  line  of  trenches.  The  foreground  is  the  cemetery 
:n  the  churchyard,  and  to  the  left  blockhouse  No.  2,  the  strongest  around  Manila.  2  —  Drawing  supplies  from  the  train.  In  the  field  near  Malolos. 
3 — Looking  back  from  insurgent  trenches  as  the  line  advanced  upon  Caloocan,  showing  blockhouse  and  La  Loma  church.  4 — Malabon  in  the  distance 
ihnwinp-  ruins  of  Calooran  in  thp  forptirnunJ. 


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showing  ruins  of  Caloocan  in  the  foreground. 


Mallnta  —  On  the  advance  from  Caloocan  to  the  insurgents'  capital  the  town  of  Mallnta  was  tin.-  first  to  be  taken.     Trenches  of   great  strength  were  encountered 
and  it  was  here  that  Colonel  Egbert  was  killed. 


-Wounded  insurgents  at  Manila  hospital.  2  —  Carrying  tenderly  those  who  have  tried  to  stay  us.  Does  this  look  like  cruelty  on  the  part  of  American 
soldiers?  3  —  Wounded  insurgents  waiting  for  transportation  to  hospital.  Remarkable  strength  is  shown  by  the  central  figure  who  was  shot  seven 
times.  4  — Interior  view  of  an  insurgent  ward  at  Manila.  Wounded  cared  for  by  our  surgeons. 


I  — Prisoners  at  the  cathedral.  Walled  City.     2  —  Type  of  prisoners.  Walled  City.     3  — A  few  captured  at  Pasay  and   Paranaque. 
own  dead.     5  — Squad  of  the  Fourteenth  Infantry  returning  from  scouting  expedition  with  prisoners  and  loot. 


4  —  Prisoners  burying  their 


Burial  of  the  Enemy  — After  an  advance  had  been  made  it  is  not  exaggeration  to  say  that  the  ground  was  covered  with  insurgent  dead.ufor  two  hundred  and 
sixty-five  were  buried  behind  the  Kansas  line  after  an  advance  of  a  mile,  and,  this  is  true  of  other  regiments.  The  hardest  work  was  for  the  details  of 
men  sent  out  to  scour  the  country  and  bury  them. 


-Company  L,  First  Nebraska  at  the  capture  of  the  waterworks.  2—  Overlooking  the  Marfquina  valley,  pumplng-statlon  and  pipe  line  from  I'tah  Battery- 
The  city  of  Manila  Is  supplied  with  water  from  this  place  anJ  the  insurgents  had  full  control  until  taken  b\  the  Colorado,  Nebraska  and  Tennessee  regi- 
ments after  a  most  severe  battle.  3  —  Depository,  or  reservoir,  about  four  miles  from  Manila,  taken  on  the  first  advance  by  the  First  Nebraska  regiment 


Utah  Artillery  and  Blockhouse  No.  1  — In  the  foreground  is  one  of  the  Utah  guns  that  did  excellent  service  with  the  Kansas  regiment,  and  in  the  distance 
the  demolished  blockhouse  captured  February  jth.     From  this  position  the  advance  was  made  on  Caloocan,  February  ioth. 


I  —Sixth  Artillery  in  action  at  Montana  trenches.  2— General  Wheaton  in  the  background  directing  the  advance  on  Santa  Cruz  and  the  lake.  Sixth  Artillery 
and  Fourth  Cavalry  to  the  front.  3  —  Astor  Battery  guns,  concealed  by  brush  from  the  enemy,  in  charge  of  the  Idaho  boys.  4— "Ton  McArthur  " 
at  Caloocan  and  I  tan  Battery  which  did  excellent  work. 


Overlooking  Pasi£ — A  picturesque  spot  among  the  bamboo  and  banana  trees  would  lend  enchantment  at  times,  but  to  a  soldier  the  sight  of  the  enemy  sur- 
passed all  others,  as  in  this  picture,  the  anxious  faces  of  those  in  the  foreground  tell  that  a  well-directed  shot  is  to  be  fired  by  the  famous  Hawthorne 
Battery.  General  Wheaton,  sitting  among  the  bananas,  and  Lieutenant  Young  of  the  Sixth  Artillery,  at  his  back,  are  watching  the  progress  of  the 
advancing  troops. 


I  — Fourteenth   Infantry  firing  from    behinJ    s.inJ-bav;    breastworks.      2  —  Pennsylvania   trenches   and  "Jog"  tents   used   by  the  men   for  shelter  from  the  sun   and 
rain.     3  — Company  "  B."  Kansas  on  the  extreme  left  where  Lieutenant  Alford  was  killed.     4  — First  California  outpost  on  road  near  Guadaloupe. 


Signal  Corps  in  the  Field  —  The  branch  of  the  army  known  as  the  Signal  Corps  deserves  great  credit,  for  they  were  constantly  exposed  to  danger.  During 
advance  of  troops  direct  communication  was  had  with  all  parts  of  the  line  and  wire  was  laid  as  fast  as  troops  advanced.  This  picture  shows  General 
McArthur's  orderly,  Valentine,  receiving  message  instructing  advance  on  Tuliahan  river. 


Skirmish  Line  —  Ahead  of  the  main  body  of  the  army  is  stretched  a  single  line  of  men  and  the  brunt  of  the  firing  is  directed  toward  them.  These  are  the 
lighting  men  and  their  position  is  most  dangerous,  but  It  matters  not  what  Is  ahead  of  them,  whether  mud,  rivers  or  jungles,  they  force  their  way.  slopping 
only  to  fire  from  behind  the  rice  dykes  which  afford  little  protection. 


-Insurgent  trenches  at  Malinta.      2  —  Trenches  along  the  railroad  to  San  Fernando.     3 — Bomb  proof  trenches  constructed  of  railroad   iron,  and  Rio  Grande 
river  at  Calumpit.      4— Insurgent  trenches  after  charge  of  Twentieth  Kansas  at  Bacalor,  May  24th;  thirty-nine  dead,  fifty  wounded  and  ninety  prisoners. 


Commissary  Train— The  greatest  difficulty  encountered  in  the  campaign  was  to  transport   supplies  to  the  vast  army  of  men.  aided  only  by  caribou  teams,  as 
shown  in  illustration.      With  poor  roads  and  excessive  heat,  at  times  only  three  or  four  miles  a  day  could  be  made. 


Artillery  Charge  on  Malolos  — After  Colonel  Funston  and  his  band  of  picked  men  fought  their  way  through  mud  and  water  into  Malolos,  the  artillery  was 
needed  to  dislodge  the  enemy  before  the  line  could  advance.  This  picture  shows  Colonel  Funston  leading  the  way  and  the  artillery  following  on  their 
famous  charge,  the  Kansas  boys  to  either  side. 


Cocoanut  breastworks  thrown  up  In  the  street  at  Paslg.  also  destruction  by  artillery  fire.  2  —  Provincial  government  buildings.  Malolos.  Third  Aitlllery  (as 
Infantry)  and  Montana  troops.  The  low  structure  in  the  center  held  the  five  American  prisoners  until  removed  to  San  Fernando.  3  —  City  of  Malotos 
after  being  fired  and  deserted  by  Insurgents.  Agulnaldo's  palace  In  the  distance.  4 --Trenches  near  Manila  stormed  by  Kansas  troops  February-  5*. 


O— Raising  the  Stars  and  Stripes  at  capture  of  Malolos,  the  provincial  capital 


In  the  Field — Just  before  the  advance  on  Caloocan,  when  1his  picture  was  made.  General   McArthur  was  giving;  instructions  to,  then,  Colonel   Funston,  of  the 
Twentieth  Kansas,  now  Brigadier-General,  and  Lieutenant-Colonel  Wallace,  of  the  Montanas.      In  the  background  are  the  Kansas  trenches 


:s  at  Caloocan  —  Looking  westward  from  the  railroad  we  get  a  fine  view  of  a  Philippine  battlefield:  a  great  open  fielj.  then  beyond  marshes  and  rivers 
hich  greatly  hinder  the  advance  of  troops.     In  the  foreground  is  the  Utah  Artillery  and  line  of  Kansas  trenches  extending  to  the  water  overlooking  Mala- 

bon.  which  can  be  seen  in  the  distance.    The  famous  Malabon   bridge  and  cathedral   are  also  shown,  as  well   as  the  insurgent  trenches  (marked  * )  which 

were  only  a  few  hundred  feet  away. 


Trenche 

which  gre. 


Gunboat  Lafeuna  de  Bay -At  the  outbreak  of  hostilities  this  government  was  prepared  to  dislodge  the  insurgents  from  their  strongholds  along  the  Pasig  and 
lake  region"  with  the  fleet  of  "  tinclads."  of  which  the  above  was  the  most  formidable.  Carrying  two  three-inch  guns  forward,  two  Nordenfeldts  at  the 
stern  and  four  Catlings  above,  she  poured  a  deadly  fire  that  quickly  routed  the  enemy. 


I— Fort  San  Antonio  de  Malate,  bombarded  by  Dewey,  August  ij.  1898.  at  taking  of  Manila.    2  — Convent  south  of  Malate.  used  as  Spanish  headquarters  and 
afterwards  by  the  insurgents,  taken  August  13.  1898. 


Pennsylvania  Headquarters  —  At  the  outbreak  with  hard  fighting;  the  Tenth  Pennsylvania  regiment  advanced  to  the  La  Loma  church  and  constructed  trenches. 
Prominent  in  the  group  is  the  late  Colonel  Hawkins  who  was  idolized  by  the  men,  he.  being  constantly  on  the  lookout  for  their  welfare.  Death  occurred  on 
Transport  Warren,  when  nearing  San  Francisco. 


I— Manila  anj  Dagupan  Railroad.  Engineers  and  crew  composed  of  American  soldiers.  2  — Station  on  main  line  at  Caloocan.  tour  miles  north  ot  Manila. 
3  — "Kansas  and  I'tah  Short  Line,  the  only  line  direct  to  Freddie's  scrappers."  so  named  by  the  boys.  4  — When  Caloocan  was  taken  these  engines, 
which  were  in  the  hands  of  the  insurgents,  were  captured  in- the  roundhouse,  the  advance  being  made  so  suddenly  that  they  could  not  be  gotten  away. 


Captured  Ammunition —  On  the  advance  to  the  south  the  Fourteenth  Infantry  and  North  Dakota  loss  was  heavy ;  the  enemy  being  well-protected  made  stubborn 
resistance  and  the  trenches  were  charged.  The  dense  growth  made  progress  slow,  but  at  Pasay,  which  was  taken  after  hard  fighting,  large  quantities  of 
ammunition  were  found,  most  of  which  had  been  taken  from  sunken  Spanish  ships.  Several  marine  guns  were  captured,  one  of  them  showing  here. 


I— Blockhouse  on  the  north  shore,  captured  from  the  Insurgents  and  used  as  an  outpost  by  the  Twentieth  Kansas.  2  —  Interior  of  Fort  Malate  after  bombard- 
ment by  Dewey's  guns.  3— Blockhouse  No.  2.  near  La  Loma.  the  strongest  on  the  Island,  charged  by  the  Tenth  I'ennsylvanias.  Third  Artillery  (acting 
as  Infantry)  and  I'tah  guns.  4  — Blockhouse  No.  4  at  South  Dakota  front. 


Flanking  the   Enemy  — The  men  do  not  rush  headlong  to  fulfill  a  command,  but  go  deliberately  at  the  task  until  they  have  the  enemy  well  in  hand  — then 
lookout.      Over  two  hundred  dead  were  buried  after  this  movement  and  our  losses  were  three  killed  and  seventeen  wounded. 


Insurgent  Dead  as  They  Fell  — This  view  shows  the  result  of  American  fire  when  the  enemy  make  any  sort  of  a  stand.  Companies  E  artJ  H.  Kansas  were 
within  fifty  yards  of  the  trenches  opposite  the  Tuliahan  river  before  they  were  discovered,  and  the  Insurgents  left  twenty-nine  killed  and  one  prisoner,  our 
loss  being  two  killed  and  six  wounded  Guns  and  ammunition  are  destroyed  as  the  army  advance 


1  — Bronze  cannon  on  wall  at  arsenal.  2— One  of  the  six  old-fashioned  disappearing  guns  overlooking  the  Luneta.  3  — "Old  Glory"  floating  over  Manila. 
4  — A  number  of  insurgent  field  pieces  were  captured  but  mostly  of  this  pattern.  This  gun  commanded  (?)  the  railroad  at  Caloocan  and  when  captured 
was  loaded  with  railroad  spikes,  scrap  Iron,  horseshoes  and  tomato  cans  filled  with  stones. 


Christina**   m    the    Philippines  wilt  long  be  remembered  bv  all  who  were  there.     LoveJ  ones  at  home  sent  boxes  uf   goodies,  and  gladly  were  they  received, 
hearts  were  made  merry  and  many  a  scene  like  the  above  took  place. 


Rice  Fields  — This  view  gives  us  a  clear  idea  of  tilling  in  the  Islands.      Rice  being  the  staple  food  of  the  natives,  it  is  extensively  grown, 
on  the  western  coast  of  Luzon,      The  caribou  or  "water  buffalo"  is  the  beast  of  burden. 


The  best  land  is 


I  —  Method  of  carrying  a  child.  2  —  Suspension  bridge.  3  — Binondo  square,  the  trading  quarter.  4 — Beggars  are  numerous.  {5 —  This  girl  having  arrived 
at  the  market  after  a  four-mile  walk  is  not  tired  from  the  great  weight  on  her  head.  Her  mother  Is  purling  a  Manila,  and  to  the  left  are  the  Filipino 
dudes.  6  — Plaza  del  Oro. 


I  —  Pickaninnies.      2— "Puenta  de   Espana,"  connecting  old  and  new  Manila.      3— Natives  washing  at  Pasig  river,      4  — Native  quarter  of  Manila,   burned 
February  17,  1899.     *> —  Up-to-date  sawrnill  in  the  Philippines, 


-The    Escolta.  principal   street,  Manila.      2  —  Entrance  to   the  WalleJ   Cily.      3— Every-diy   street  scent.  Manila.      4  —  Filipino   family.      3  —  The   Imrso   anJ 
dray  of  the  Philippines. 


-Filipino   beauty.      2  — The  garrote.      Method  of  capital   punishment  by  Spaniard.      3— Bathing  at  the  public  fountains,   Manila, 
to  Pasig  river.      Burning  of  Malabon  in  distance. 


4  —  Lighthouse,  entrance 


-Native   peanut  and   fruit  verniers.      2  — The   Philippines   are   not  without   good   roads.      Scene  in  the  suburbs  of   Manila.      3  — Morning  at  the  market.      Five 
cents  per  day  is  enough  for  the  family  rations. 


I  — Firing  volley  over  grave  of  American  soldier.  Paco  cemetery.  2  — Water  being  so  near  the  surface  very  few  people  are  burled,  hut  placed  in  vaults,  which 
are  rented  for  a  certain  sum  per  year:  when  In  arrears  the  remains  are  thrown  into  the  "  txme  pile."  3  — Commonly  called  the  "  bone  pile."  4  — Graves 
of  American  soldiers,  Paco  cemetery. 


1  —  Interior   of  cathedral.  Walled  City,  used  as  barracks  for  Spanish  prisoners  of  war,     2  —  Exterior 
Palacio,  Walled  City.      4  —  Chimes  in  front  of  Manila  cathedral. 


'ith  Spanish  in  courtyard.     3  — Captured  Tagalos  at  Plaza 


-  Each  regiment  had  its  mascots  and  some  had  several  kinds.  Including  the  above.  2  —  Cock  fighting  among  the  natives  Is  the  national  sport  and  was  quickly 
taken  up  by  the  boys,  who  matched  their  birds  against  those  of  the  natives.  Among  the  reluming  troops,  roosters,  monkeys  and  pickaninnies  are  the  most 
conspicuous. 


1— The  city  hall,  Walled  City,  Spanish  soldiers  in  the  foreground.  2  — Spanish  Governor-General's  palace,  Calle  Malacanan,  now  occupied  by  Major-General 
Otis.  3— First  battalion  Twentieth  Kansas  headquarters.  4  — General  Funston's  quarters,  San  Fernando.  Macabebe  band  serenading  the  general's 
arrival.  5  — Third  Battalion  Twentieth  Kansas  quarters,  formerly  a  warehouse. 


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